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Sage Creek Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
28 Population 117/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,556 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sage Creek Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,458 ft (1,054 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates48.9288°N, 110.9722°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHill County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.1 / 100
Community Resilience38.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 56 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 124 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 122 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 98 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 138 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 110 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 125 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 120 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 89 km
Aug 15, 1996 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 106 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 109 km
Nov 6, 2002 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M3.4 106 km
Mar 5, 1995 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana M3.3 106 km
Jan 11, 2003 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.2 125 km
May 29, 2009 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.2 110 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km WNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.1 105 km
Apr 2, 2014 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana M3.1 106 km
Jun 9, 2009 20 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.0 108 km
Apr 10, 2024 17 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M2.7 108 km
Jan 8, 2012 8 km W of Valier, Montana M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

21 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1982 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1995 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 95 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 60 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 42 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 96 km 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 1, 1962 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1999 EF0 73 km 0
Jun 27, 1996 EF0 42 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 96 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF0 81 km 0
Aug 16, 1993 EF0 83 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 3, 1992 EF0 23 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF0 52 km 0
Jun 6, 1986 EF0 95 km 0
May 7, 1982 EF0 69 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in

Sage Creek Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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